The War of the Worlds | Overview
The War of the Worlds has always held a special fascination for young readers. The novel's action is relentless, and the book is suspenseful to the very end. In the novel, Wells sets forth some of his ideas about humanity's place in the universe, about the evils of foreign conquests, and about human nature. At no time in The War of the Worlds is Wells overbearing or preachy. Instead, his presentation stimulates new ideas in his readers and inspires their imaginations.
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